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The video discusses HR 6542, a bill aiming to amend immigration laws by removing per-country caps and addressing high-skilled immigration issues in the US. Key points include the proposal to remove caps for employment-based preferences, set a minimum wage for H1B visas, and clear the Green Card backlog. Congressman McCormack's leadership and the impact of disallowing H4 dependents from visa renewals are highlighted. The need for common-sense reform to support immigrant families is emphasized. Additionally, Synesis, Path to Canada, Permyads.com, and Mob Squad are mentioned as resources for high-skilled immigrants facing H1B uncertainties in the US, offering assistance in navigating immigration processes and securing Canadian work permits.
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In this segment of the video, the H1B guy discusses HR 6542, which aims to amend the immigration and nationality act by eliminating per-country numerical limitations for employment-based immigrants and increasing them for family-sponsored immigrants. Congressmen Rich McCormack and Roga Krishna Murthy introduced the bill to improve the immigration system and national security. The text for HR 6542 had not been received as of December 8th, 2023.
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In this segment of the video, key points include the proposal to remove per country caps for employment-based preferences, setting a minimum wage of $90,000 for H1B visas, and a 10-year transition plan to clear the Green Card backlog. The focus is on moving the US closer to a merit-based immigration system and addressing high-skilled immigration issues. Congressman McCormick’s leadership in this area is highlighted, along with a State Department pilot program for H1B visa renewals that excludes dependents.
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In this segment of the video, it is highlighted that the decision to disallow H4 dependents from renewing visas in the US may impact H1B professionals with families. While H1B employees can renew visas without leaving the country, their spouses and children are now considered ineligible. The State Department stopped visa renewals due to Biometrics requirements in 2004. H4 spouses have been significant economic contributors since a 2015 regulation granted work authorization, with about 990,000 employed in various fields. The speaker emphasizes the need for common-sense reform to support immigrant families and criticizes the State Department’s decision. There is hope for a modification in the renewal options for spouses and dependents once the pilot is operational.
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In this segment, the video promotes Synesis and Path to Canada as a Plan B for high-skilled immigrants in the US facing uncertainty with their H1B status. They offer assistance in navigating the immigration process and securing a Canadian work permit. Permyads.com is mentioned as an industry leader in perm recruitment advertising. Mob Squad provides solutions for technology professionals facing US work visa challenges, including helping them work in Canada and obtain Canadian work permits quickly. Viewers are encouraged to like, subscribe, and receive notifications for new content on the channel.